Breaking news in nigeria today 21 6 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, June 21st, 2018:
- Nigerian Army Denies Involvement in Killing of Shiites: The Nigerian Army has denied involvement in the killing of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, during a clash in Abuja on Tuesday. The army said it was not involved in the incident, but an investigation is ongoing. (Source: Premium Times)
- Buhari Appoints New Head of Service: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation. She replaces Winifred Oyo-Ita, who retired on June 13th. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.61%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.61% in May 2018, up from 11.25% in April. This is the highest inflation rate in 17 months. (Source: NBS)
- EFCC Arrests Former Minister of State for Education: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, over alleged corruption. Wike is accused of misappropriating funds meant for the education sector. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 1.95% in Q1 2018: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the first quarter of 2018, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors. (Source: NBS)
- Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Kano Schoolgirls: The Kano State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 100 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, June 21st, 2018. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.